Both of those would be the proper thing to do. I don't know why Bush 41 refused to apologize so vehemently, but I believe it's a political issue (especially aft

Both of those would be the proper thing to do. I don't know why Bush 41 refused to apologize so vehemently, but I believe it's a political issue (especially after Bush 43 included Iran on his "Axis of Evil"). Obama was pilloried by his Republican opponents for so much as saying he'd have talks and discussions with Iran. The U.S. has at least paid reparations. Perhaps on the eve of the election of the new Iranian president it might be possible for Obama to make that apology. I'd hate to see that linger on for years like the way Japan still refuses to accept ownership of some of the country's actions in WWII.